Assistance to High Energy Cost Grants

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government and Tribal agencies, IHEs, and individuals in eligible areas to reduce energy costs for families and individuals. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding is intended to benefit rural households that currently pay 275% of the national average or higher.
Eligible Use of Funds:To finance the acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities serving residential customers or communities, including: Electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, including: Equipment, materials, and activities Land or right-of-way acquisition, professional expenses, engineering and permitting costs Natural gas distribution and storage facilities, including equipment, materials, and activities Petroleum product storage and handling facilities, including equipment, materials, and activities Renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, hydropower or biomass technologies used for onor off-grid: Electric power generation Water or space heating Process heating and power Backup or emergency power generation or energy storage technology, including generation equipment installed on consumer premisesImplementation of initiatives such as: Energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures (i.e. weatherization of residences and community facilities) Programs encouraging the use of energy-saving appliances and devices Programs aimed at improving the quality and cost of energy service Additional requirements include: Borrowers must have the legal authority to provide, construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities or services All facilities receiving federal financing must be used for a public purpose Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private, and nonprofit entities are encouraged